Mackey, There has been much discussion and "how to" articles a couple years back in a magazine called "Chrysler Performance". The examples used are a late model 400 with a 440 crank, resulting in 444 cid. It was necessary to machine the block for crank counterweight clearance. This combination is supposed to work very well. I forget the details on bearing diameters and rod combinations. I think standard pistons were used. Dave Homstad 56 Dodge D500 > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 12:57 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Dodge 58 Engine > > Hello All > I have a 58 Dodge 350cu engine that I would like to make changes to and > put > in a 440 crank and use 400 heads. Does anyone know if this can be done? I > have been told that the 440 rod journals are the same as the 350 but the > mains will have to be ground .0100 thousands to be the same as the 350. I > am > not sure if the counter balance on the 440 crank will clear the block. If > this will work what rods should be used. I have been told that the early > 440 > cranks will bolt up to the 58 torque converter. Would this combo require > stroker pistons? Any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks > Mackey
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